ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, Abby covers the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, a 27-year-old medical student who vanished during a night out in Columbus, Ohio, on April 1, 2006. Despite surveillance footage, an extensive investigation, and years of continued attention, no confirmed trace of Brian has ever been found.
Before we get into the case, we discuss The Handmaid’s Tale, binge-watching TV, and the shows that completely take over your life.
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Sources:
- FBI ViCAP: Brian Randall Shaffer Missing Person Page
- Columbus Division of Police / Solve the Case: Brian Shaffer
- Ohio Attorney General: Age-Progression Image Released in Brian Shaffer Case
- People: Revisiting the Brian Shaffer Disappearance
- The Ohio Project: The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
- Wikipedia: Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
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